New South Movement and Its Impacts

Mr. Eldridge discusses the New South, a vision for transforming the Southern U.S. post-Civil War. The New South aimed for economic modernization, moving beyond agriculture to include industries like textiles and railroads. Despite progress, racial inequalities persisted, with African-Americans facing systemic discrimination. The New South's legacy is one of both advancement and unaddressed social issues.

What was the primary goal of the New South movement?

• To modernize and industrialize the Southern economy

• To increase cotton production

• To establish a new political system

• To maintain the agrarian economy

Who was a prominent advocate for the New South?

• Abraham Lincoln

• Henry Grady

• Frederick Douglass

• Booker T. Washington

Which industries were emphasized in the New South's vision?

• Technology, finance, and healthcare

• Agriculture, mining, and fishing

• Tourism, entertainment, and retail

• Textile, railroads, and manufacturing

What significant changes occurred in the New South era?

• Decline in urbanization

• Expansion of railroads and factories

• Decrease in industrial activities

• Reduction in economic growth

What system did the New South movement aim to replace?

• Educational system

• Political system of democracy

• Agrarian system of sharecropping and tenant farming

• Industrial economy

Despite economic progress, what issue persisted in the New South?

• Economic prosperity for all

• Political stability

• Systemic racial inequalities

• Complete racial equality

What laws continued to restrict the freedom of black Southerners?

• Civil Rights Act

• Black Codes and Jim Crow laws

• Emancipation Proclamation

• Voting Rights Act

What does the New South symbolize in terms of social issues?

• Complete resolution of racial issues

• A return to pre-Civil War conditions

• Only economic development

• Both progress and unaddressed struggles

What was one of the promises of the New South that was not fulfilled?

• Economic equality for all residents

• Increased cotton production

• Political independence

• Technological advancements

What action does the video encourage viewers to take at the end?

• Donate to a historical society

• Read more about the Civil War

• Visit the Southern United States

• Subscribe to the channel